A host of recent cases, including cases brought against high-profile companies including Uber, Pimlico Plumbers, Addison Lee and Deliveroo have placed the employment status of people working in the ‘gig economy’ under scrutiny, but what is the difference between an...

Most employers consider that when it comes to holiday entitlement employees must “use it or lose it” and to an extent that is true. The basic position under UK law is that statutory holiday (the first 5.6 weeks of leave – equating to 28 days including bank...

In an interesting case regarding obtaining references in the recruitment process, employers are given fair warning regarding their obligation to ensure that references are true and factual. Case facts In Francis-McGann v West Atlantic UK Limited, the Claimant had lied...

Why use a solicitor for HR services? Many people view HR Consultants as the cheaper and more obvious option to provide “day-to-day” HR services. These services include the provision of contracts and staff handbooks as well as advising on disciplinary and capability...

When you need to take decisions in your company, it is essential to make sure they are taken properly, and the correct procedures are followed. In a recent case, it took the intervention of the Court of Appeal to determine whether administrators could be validly...

14th to 20th May 2018 marked the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness week and this years’ theme was stress. Whilst Mental Health Awareness week may have passed, stress is something employers should bear in mind year-round. According to the Samaritans,...

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